Recent Blog Posts
Should You Contest a Will That Exercises Dead Hand Control?
It can be hard to lose a beloved family member. It can be even harder to find out that you were included in the will, but only if certain conditions were met. This happens in many cases. For example, the deceased may require that the beneficiary be a certain religion, marry a certain person,… Read More »
Types of Fraud That Can Ruin Your Business
Are you an entrepreneur? If so, do you know the biggest issue you could face as you run your business? If you answered fraud, you would be correct. Many business owners worry about attaining customers and making money, but the truth is that fraud should also be on your mind. Fraud is a serious… Read More »
Preparing for Divorce—Before the Wedding Takes Place
If there was a 50% chance that you could die of a hereditary disease, wouldn’t you take action to lower your risk? You probably would. So why do those who plan to get married fail to adequately prepare for the future, knowing that there is statistically a 50% chance that their marriage could end… Read More »
How Reports of Abuse or Alienation Can Affect Child Custody
When child custody comes to mind, you probably think that the women are the ones who always get custody of the children in a divorce. This is actually a common misconception. Things have changed on the child custody front in recent years because judges and courts are tired of dealing with false allegations from… Read More »
Simplifying the Probate Process
It is hardly ever easy when a loved one dies. There is, of course, the grief involved. If you’ve been appointed executor of the estate, you’ll be tasked with dealing with all of the financial aspects that the deceased left behind. If you are the executor, you have a big job ahead. First, you… Read More »
How to Be a Good Landlord and Avoid Disputes With Tenants
Landlords and tenants often do not get along due to various conflicts. Tenants expect too much, while landlords sometimes do nothing but collect the rent. Sometimes there are issues about who will pay for repairs. Tenants sometimes fail to pay rent on time or leave their place a mess. Since the landlords are the… Read More »
Dating After Divorce
After being married and then going through divorce, most people are uninterested in trying for Round 2 of wedded bliss. In fact, more than 50% of women have no desire to remarry after a divorce. After a divorce, a person is dealing with baggage such as an ex-spouse, kids, finances and a slew of… Read More »
Wedding Costs Tied to Divorce, Study Shows
They say that money can’t buy happiness, and this apparently applies to wedding expenses. Spending too much on a wedding is more likely to lead to divorce, according to a study of 1,000 people who married in the last decade. The average cost of a wedding is nearly $34,000. However, 60% of couples spend… Read More »
How Tax Returns Can Prove Adultery
If you think your spouse is cheating on you, you may go to extremes to confirm your suspicions and determine whether or not you need to file for divorce. Perhaps you go through your spouse’s phone or emails looking for proof. Maybe you install a tracking device on their phone or car. You might… Read More »
Is Florida a Good Place to Settle Down?
Florida is known for its family friendly entertainment and beautiful weather, but how does it fare when it comes to settling down and starting a family? Not so good, according to a recent survey. Earlier this year, WalletHub released its annual ranking, entitled “Best & Worst States to Raise a Family.” It seems as… Read More »